Examine

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to inspect or scrutinize closely in order to learn more about its structure, function, or quality

The doctor will examine the patient to determine the cause of the symptoms.

to test someone's knowledge, skills, or performance, especially through a formal assessment

The teacher plans to examine the students' understanding of the material through a quiz.

to investigate or consider carefully

The committee will examine the proposals before making a decision.

to inquire into or assess a situation

The investigator was called in to examine the details of the case.

to look at or study with attention

She took the time to examine the painting closely, appreciating the artist's technique.

Middle English, from Latin examinare, meaning 'to weigh' or 'to test.'

examine closely

to inspect something in detail

examined under a microscope

to be scrutinized using a microscope tool

examine the facts

to look at the information carefully before making a decision

inspection

the act of looking at something carefully in order to learn more about it

evaluation

the assessment of something's performance or quality

investigation

a systematic inquiry into a matter

to check out

I need to examine that new restaurant everyone is talking about.

to look into

Let's examine this issue more closely.